One acre of coniferous foothill land. 95% unmowed native grasses and wildflowers, all naturally occurring mulch. Vegetable garden 20 x 10 completely mulched. 8 containers vegetables, mulched. Several areas cultivated with mostly native flowers. House deck area averages 45 - 55 pots of annuals each year. Bee yard partially planted with sunflowers, mints, lemon balm, borage amidst native grasses.
Have tried albeit minimally successfully to plant more wildflowers but battling native grasses is daunting. Short Colorado growing season at 7242' is limiting as to number of varieties of plants. Still working on it! Colorado weather at foothills altitude also makes beekeeping a challenge, but a fun one!
Which garden or space are you describing?:
How large is your yard?:
1.00
acres
Are there areas with sandy loamy soil?:
Yes
Are there low traffic areas where the soil is not turned over, tilled or plowed?:
Yes
Are there areas dead wood, brush piles or snags present?:
Yes
Are there areas with pithy twigs (elderberry, cane fruit, sumac, etc…)?:
Yes
Do you have native bunchgrasses?:
Several areas or one large area.
Are there bee nesting blocks?:
Yes
Is your nest block near a landmark like a rock?:
Yes
Does your nest block have less than 20 holes?:
Yes
Did you clean or replace your nest block in the last two years?:
Yes
How much of the garden is planted with flowering annual or perennial plants (including shrubs, vegetables and trees)?:
Most (more than 75%)
Are the flowering plants that you have pollinator friendly?:
Most (more than 75%)
How many flowers in your garden bloom in summer?:
10 or more
Are flowers planted in clumps?:
Yes.
How much mulch is on the ground?:
Some.
Is there fresh, clean water always available with a perch that bees could stand on and drink?:
Yes
Does the garden use herbicides?:
No.
Are pesticides used in the garden?:
No